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Re: New buckles

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Sifion wrote:Just found new pics.

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Look like they are going bespoke, Kip. I see no keepers...

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Seeing the new buckle made me think that it won't look good on the already existing straps, mostly because of the fixed keeper. The floating one could be removed but the other one will remain there with no real funcion and might look odd.
It's really not as noticeable as you may think. I have a generic Omega-style deployant that I have used with a C3 leather strap. You know the fixed keeper is there, but no one else has ever noticed it. If it really bothers you, the fixed keeper can easily be cut off with a sharp craft knife or razor blade. The question now, is will CW sell the deployants separately.
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In the pictures the straps do not have the quick release feature.
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ianblyth wrote:In the pictures the straps do not have the quick release feature.
I think those pictures are showing what the clasp looks like from both sides when closed. The long side slips into the clasp for adjustment and does quick release by pressing the buttons on both sides of the clasp.
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I think Ian was referring to the quick-release pins at the lug end.. :)
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downer wrote:I think Ian was referring to the quick-release pins at the lug end.. :)
Sorry about that.... In which case it appears he is correct. :)
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downer wrote:I think Ian was referring to the quick-release pins at the lug end.. :)
Yes indeed. It is shame if they don't have them because that has been one of the great features of the CWL straps. But apart from us forum types I suspect the general buying public will just buy the watch with the strap and wear it until it is worn out and go to a jewelers to get them to put a new one on. So a wasted feature for those people.
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Do you have any information about the price?
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No price information yet. They probably won't be available seperately for a bit yet. They are to be phased in across the line.
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ianblyth wrote:In the pictures the straps do not have the quick release feature.
I have been informed that these should have the quick release springbars when they are shipped.
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Kip wrote:
ianblyth wrote:In the pictures the straps do not have the quick release feature.
I have been informed that these should have the quick release springbars when they are shipped.
Great news kip, thanks.

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If the price for them separately is not to high it might be worth swapping my existing ones for the new ones as they do look better then the existing ones and hopefully easier to use.
Any ideas when the price will be revealed?

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I must say I rather like the new look, and might hope to buy one when the strap on my C9 GMT wears out (although that does not appear imminent).
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I can't see straps & buckles on the main site - does that mean there's something new in the pipeline?
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Tantalus wrote:I can't see straps & buckles on the main site - does that mean there's something new in the pipeline?
There are a few threads covering this at the moment, word is that Yes they are reconfiguring the strap section ;)